Hanoi must strive to be a leading locality in the mission of caring for, protecting, and promoting the role of the elderly, said Truong Xuan Cu, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly.

The city needs to expand and improve the quality of elderly care centers, he told the year-end conference of the Hanoi Association of the Elderly on December 31.

"The Hanoi Association of the Elderly must promote entrepreneurship, digital transformation and green transition, and contributes to advancing the nation into a new era – the rising era of our people," he said.

He urged the association to raise awareness of the elders about their roles and responsibilities in building the political system, fostering socio-economic development, and safeguarding national defense and security.

"The elderly, with their wealth of experience, should participate in building the Party, the Government, and other political and social organizations," Cu said.

"Hanoi elders must become more proactive at the discussions held in their villages, wards, and neighborhoods, provide opinions at voters' meetings and discussions on draft laws, policies, and Party Congress documents," he added.

Other key tasks include strengthening the organizational structure of the association, expanding membership, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of its activities at all levels, he noted.

In 2024, the Hanoi Association of the Elderly developed comprehensive action plans and implemented them with innovative methods, and delivered advices for Party committees and authorities. It also coordinated effectively with various levels and sectors to fulfill the tasks assigned by the central association and the city government.

The congresses of the Association of the Elderly for the city and district levels were successfully conducted on schedule with high-quality outcomes. The association also participated in the Cultural Festival for Peace, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day and the 25th anniversary of Hanoi being honored by UNESCO as a "City for Peace."

The association also responded to the Hanoi Chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front's call to address the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, and provided an aid of VND19 billion (US$748,300) for storm-hit areas.

Throughout 2024, it also established 171 new Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs, bringing the total number of such clubs in the city to 493 across 291 of 579 communes, wards, and townships.